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Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 141 kcal per 100 g, with 2.6 g of sugars and 4.6 g of protein. That is 54% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 1000 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 330 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | 465 kcal | 279 −49% | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 16.8 g | 22% | 6.4 −20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 5.9 g | 30% | 3 −41% |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 62.7 g | 23% | 44 −57% |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g | 8.6 g | 5.6 −54% | |
| Added sugars | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 4% | 0.6 −8% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2.6 g | 9% | 2.5 −69% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 15.2 g | 30% | 10.6 −56% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 3.6 g | 1.4 −25% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wasser, 15% _Hartweizengrieß_, Zwiebel, Rapsöl, 3% Käsepulver (_Milch_, Speisesalz, Lab), 3% Schmelzkäsezubereitung (Wasser, _Käse_, 15% _Gouda_, _Butter_, modifizierte Stärke, _Milcheiweiß_, _Süßmolkenpulver_, Schmelzsalze (Polyphosphate, Diphosphate), Speisesalz, Säureregulator: Citronensäure), 3% _Gouda_, _Sahne_, _Milchpulver_, Stärke, _Weizenmehl_, Speisesalz, Gewürze, Zucker
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- CeleryEggsMustardNutsSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1000 g
- Serving size
- 330 g
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 4061458139564
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese?
Mac & Cheese contains 141 kcal per 100 g and about 465 kcal per serving (330 g).
How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese?
Mac & Cheese has 2.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mac & Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mac & Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac & Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of celery, eggs, mustard, nuts, sesame seeds, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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